Job 23:5

World English Bible (WEB)

I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.

In context

3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!

4 I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.

7 There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.

WEB World English Bible: I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.
KJV King James Version: I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.
ASV American Standard Version: I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I know the words He doth answer me, And understand what He saith to me.
DBY Darby Translation: I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
WBS Webster Bible: I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.